# Florida Cold Case Solved with DNA After Ten Years

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-15T20:45:15+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-cold-case-solved-with-dna-after-ten-years--75153008
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## Resource

The episode reports on a significant breakthrough in a decade-old cold case involving the 2016 homicide of Saadyar Johnson in Tampa, Florida. Law enforcement officials recently arrested Marqui Newton after years of persistent investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. This resolution was made possible through the application of modern forensic DNA testing and the discovery of previously unknown witnesses who provided critical testimony. Newton now faces charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery for the fatal shooting that occurred during a targeted theft. Local authorities emphasized that this arrest offers a sense of closure to the victim's family while demonstrating their commitment to solving long-dormant crimes. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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